Ed Sheeran is aiming for his follow-up to debut album + to be more "mature", he revealed today (June 23).

Speaking exclusively to Digital Spy at Radio 1's Hackney Weekend, the 21-year-old said that the recording of the new album is currently progressing well, claiming: "I've done a lot for the next record. The writing and recording thing comes in bursts.

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"I'm still growing up, and I'd like to say this album is a little bit more mature, but it's probably not! It's probably what people are expecting from me. If they like me, then they'll like it!"

"I'd love to give you a list of names I'm working with, but they are currently songs for their projects, so I don't want to spoil anything."

Sheeran broke US chart records last week when his debut album + entered the Billboard charts at number five, a record placing for the debut of a British male artist.

The singer-songwriter is due to perform later at Hackney Weekend, Radio 1's largest ever free-ticketed event. Over 100,000 people are expected to see him perform alongside Leona Lewis, Rizzle Kicks, Jessie J, Rihanna and Jay-Z.